The first step to learning how to grow juicy tomatoes is making a good starting soil mix. I always use a standard potting soil mix with about 10% worm castings added. The ideal potting soil is usually equal parts perlite, vermiculite, and sphagnum peat. It is adjusted to the right Ph by adding 1 teaspoon of hydrated lime to every gallon of soil mix. I actually like to Ph adjust my mix this way for tomatoes because the lime is a great source of calcium and prevents blossom end rot in tomatoes later on. I like to moisten the basic mix little by little, use plain water and Thrive Alive B1. This mix is perfect when you squeeze a handful and get a few drops out of it... but only a few. If your mix it a little too wet, add a little dry vermiculite and remix.
"Though I've walked down many shady lane, and down several primrose paths, I can't pretend to know much about gardening." -Truman Capote
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